Coronavirus updates April 21: Some Georgia businesses can reopen Friday, Kemp orders
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Some Georgia businesses allowed to reopen amid COVID-19, Kemp orders
Gov. Brian Kemp issued an executive order to slowly reopen businesses and institutions shuttered due to the novel coronavirus, citing data that suggests Georgia is on track to meet White House guidelines to restart the state’s economy.
Kemp told members of the media Monday that these businesses will be allowed to reopen for “baseline operations” Friday. The entities must ensure strict social distancing, sanitize regularly and adhere to other guidelines.
Over 600 Muscogee County School District employees will receive coronavirus hazard pay
Hundreds of Muscogee County School District employees will receive hazard pay for various duties they perform amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The school board unanimously approved the recommendation from superintendent David Lewis during its monthly meeting Monday night, conducted via videoconferencing due to COVID-19 stay-at-home restrictions.
